Hilton Dowdall

Hilton Dowdall (1967 - 2020)

Brief overview:

Hilton (53), and his partner, Chantal, were attacked and tied up of their farm at Summerveld, near Hillcrest, KZN on the evening of Thursday 27th August 2020, when five males broke down the door of his house. They were both gagged and tied up, and Hilton was stabbed to death.

Brief Biography:

• Other Victims/Family
• Funeral/Memorial
• The Farm/Smallholding
• The Region (Land disputes, other incidents etc.)

Attack Details:

• Date and time of attack
• Weapons
• Items Stolen
  • The murderers fled with a TV, 2 cellphones and a firearm.
• Investigative officer/SAPS Case No:
• Torture, Gratuitous violence
• Indications of Hate Crime? Threats etc.

Perpetrator details:

• Number and Descriptions
• Arrests
• Name/s and age/s of Perpetrator/s
• Country of origin of Perpetrator/s
• Trial/Conviction

Additional Biographical Information:

FB Tribute by daughter Michaela Dowdall:

"This morning I heard tragic news that my dad was killed in his home in Durban, and even though the way he died was tragic and beyond horrible, I would like everyone to please remember my dads amazing life rather than the horrible way he left us. When finishing reading this please say a small prayer for my family. If you do remember a special memory of my dad, please think of that when finishing your prayer. I love you and I'm thinking of you Gail Campbell Hayden Dowdall Courtney Jade Dowdall and Chantal Robertson Nosworthy"

FB tribute by friend Ian Soanes:

"RIP Hilton Dowdall. A good friend gone because of another senseless killing. What is it going to take to stop these savage murder. Hilton and I go back to his school days, in fact he helped me with my shows and was a talented young stunt rider even in his teens. My heart goes out to his partner and family, my buddy you will be truly missed."

FB Tribute by friend Grant Beattie:

"Feeling lost for words and heartbroken. I have just lost a very close friend of 30 years to another senseless farm murder. Thoughts and prayers to his Family, Friends and partner Chantal. RIP Hilton Dowdall. I’m so sorry. When will this stop?"

FB Tribute by friend Brett Jennings:

"RIP Hilton Dowdall .... We had some good times "Old Sport". You were a man who always stood your ground on property rights, poaching, etc etc. I am almost 100% sure that it will emerge, that you were on a "hit list" for standing your ground and not taking nonsense in our area. Who knew that you were going away the next day, were packing your vehicle that night, had booked all your dogs into the kennel having no early warning and protection that night ? .... That's where the investigation should start."

FB Tribute by friend Vernon Pather:

"RIP Hilton Dowdall my buddy my pal my go to guy. You had an answer for every problem. I brought before you be it personal, mechanical or just about anything I could not solve. Today is 1 of the saddest days in snaksnaks history, as we have lost a legend in the snacks industry. With your guidance and support thru every hurdle in my career and life I was able to overcome and conquer. You worked so hard the past couple of months in trying to get the range rover sorted and looked forward to today on your 1st long distance trip with Chantelle, but little did we know God had other plans. Proud to have known you. I want to say thank you and go well my friend till we meet again."

Links to Media articles:

• https://archive.is/NTCom
• https://archive.is/UMYU1
• https://www.facebook.com/CNNTVSA/posts/3236730139752539
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/2015027875417282/permalink/26992271...
• https://archive.ph/4BVR5